Five years, two degrees, one serious edge
Combine your interests in business and math in this unique program, and gain two degrees in the time it normally takes to earn one co-op degree.
This double degree program combines Waterloo's strength in mathematics with the business expertise of nearby Wilfrid Laurier University (walking distance from our campus).
You'll graduate with two prestigious degrees: a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) from Waterloo and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Laurier. Together, they give your résumé an enviable edge that will impress employers and prepare you to make your mark as a trader, analyst, executive, or entrepreneur.
Program highlights
- Social and academic support. Looking for an upper-year mentor? A group study session? A stress-reducing game of paintball? You’ll find it all at the Math/Business Double Degree Club.
- Two years of work experience. Your five co-op work terms will give you 20 months of paid work experience — and a major advantage when you launch your career.
- Offered by the Faculty of Mathematics
What will you learn?
First-year courses
You'll take foundational courses in Business, Economics, Mathematics, and Computer Science to give you the foundations for your upper-year classes. You can then choose to specialize in the business or mathematics component of either.
Learn about courses you'll take for your Business Administration and Mathematics Double degree.
Customize your degree
You can add additional areas of expertise by including one or more of the minors available to all Waterloo students.
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Questions? Ask a student!
Contact a Faculty of Mathematics student ambassador to learn about their experience in the program.
Ask them questions such as why they chose their program, what the classes are like, and how you can get involved on campus.
Admission requirements
Ontario students: six Grade 12 U and/or M courses including
- Advanced Functions
- Calculus and Vectors
- Any Grade 12 U English
- One other 4U course
- Recommended: Grade 11 Introduction to Computer Science
Admission averages: Individual selection from the low 90s
Not studying in Ontario? Search our admission requirements.
We strongly encourage you to participate in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest and/or the Euclid Mathematics Contest to enhance your admissions status. To be considered for entrance scholarships in the Faculty of Mathematics, you must write one or both of the contests. If you complete both contests, we'll use the results of the contest in which you performed best.
Connect with us
Questions about courses, programs, requirements, or careers?
Contact our Mathematics recruitment co-ordinator, who can answer any questions you have.
Where to apply: Waterloo or Laurier?
The University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University each admit students to the double degree program. We recommend that you apply at both universities to maximize your likelihood of admission. The academic program is identical, regardless of whether Waterloo or Laurier is your home base. Differences include where you’d live in residence, scholarships, the co-op process, and access to athletic and student life facilities. These are available through your home university.
